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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that articulates subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in online learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Guam to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

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